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I am an ex secondary school Music teacher and worked as head of department for 9 years. I now teach piano, singing, songwriting and aural skills privately to children and adults as well as running music appreciation sessions and leading therapeutic singing sessions for people with Alzheimers and Dementia. I am also a singer-songwriting and have release an EP Freedom from a Rented Life, available on Spotify, iTunes and Bandcamp.

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Music of the Romantic period listening exercises

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Music of the Romantic period listening exercises

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Music of the Romantic period listening exercises featuring the opening of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ and Lizst’s ‘Liebestraum No.3’, assessing knowledge of the features of the Romantic period and the elements of music. Good activity for GCSE and A Level Music students, and those studying for the aural section of Grade 4+ practical exams.

Musical features of the Romantic and 20th Century periods (handout)

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Musical features of the Romantic and 20th Century periods (handout)

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A clear and concise handout on the features of music of the Romantic and 20th Century periods, along with a glossary of vocabulary. Helpful for GCSE and A Level Music students, and those studying for the aural section of practical music exams at Grade 4 +.

Music of the Baroque and Classical periods - key features handout

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Music of the Baroque and Classical periods - key features handout

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A clear and concise list of musical features and a glossary of terms for the Baroque and Classical periods. Helpful for GCSE Music students and those studying for the aural sections of practical music exams at Grade 4 and above.

Baroque and Classical period listening exercises

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Baroque and Classical period listening exercises

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Listening exercises on Bach’s ‘Air on the G String’, Vivadi’s ‘Winter’ and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 Mvt 1. Suitable for GCSE or A Level students.

20th Century Music and Rhapsody in Blue listening task

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20th Century Music and Rhapsody in Blue listening task

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A handout briefly outlining some of the styles of 20th century Western music and a listening exercise based on Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Helpful for GCSE and A Level Music students and those studying for the aural section of practical Music exams at Grade 4 +.

The Elements of Music (what gives music its character?)

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The Elements of Music (what gives music its character?)

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A useful handout on how to spot the elements of music and describe the character of a piece of music. Helpful for GCSE Music students or those studying for the aural section of practical music exams at Grade 4+.

Instruments of the Orchestra topic booklet

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Instruments of the Orchestra topic booklet

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Scheme of work booklet on instruments of the orchestra outlining the 4 families with clear visuals on each instrument, the orchestra layout and featuring listening, performing and composing tasks based on Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev. Suitable for Year 7.

Introduction to Musical Devices and performing tasks

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Introduction to Musical Devices and performing tasks

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Introduction to Musical Devices and a group performing task using Seven Nation Army theme by The White Stripes. Suitable for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11.

The Weather (The Elements of Music) pupil topic booklet

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The Weather (The Elements of Music) pupil topic booklet

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A project on the Elements of Music with the theme of the weather, with listening tasks based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and a group performing task involving ostinato, the elements of music and graphic score.

Ostinato, Sounds and Symbols topic booklet

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Ostinato, Sounds and Symbols topic booklet

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Topic booklet on Ostinato and sympbols including graphic score task, listening tasks and performing tasks.

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Happy Fathers Day Song

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A simple, jolly little Fathers Day song that can be used in assemblies or for a class activity. Lyrics sheet and mp3 singalong track.

Perfect Harmony - building a successful music tuition business while maintaining wellbeing

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Perfect Harmony - building a successful music tuition business while maintaining wellbeing

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An essential guide to building a private music tuition business while maintaining personal wellbeing. Valuable insights from an ex secondary school Head of Music who made the transition to self employed music teacher with a thriving business, providing both at-home music teaching and delivering a service in schools. Tips for success and pitfalls to avoid but most importantly…how to stay well.